"Veteran third baseman and utility man Casey Blake has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Rockies, general manager Dan O'Dowd announced Tuesday during outfielder Michael Cuddyer's introductory news conference at Coors Field.

Blake, 38, appeared in just 63 games for the Dodgers last season (.252, four homers, 26 RBIs) because of injuries -- a back problem, an elbow infection and a neck nerve issue that led to surgery. O'Dowd said Blake checked out medically, but the contract will not become official until Blake passes a physical. The physical is not likely to occur until after the holidays."